Part I - Other Considerations - Richmond Valley Council

Richmond Valley Development Control Plan 2012‣ Ensure that the new work is recognisable as new, “blending in” with theoriginal building without unnecessarily mimicking or copying.‣ Complement the details and materials of the original roof including ridgeheight and slopes without compromising the ability to interpret theoriginal form.‣ New materials are to be compatible with the existing finishes. Materialscan differentiate new work from original building sections whereappropriate, for example by the use of weatherboards where the originalbuilding is brick or by the use of “transitional” materials between old andnew.‣ Retain front verandahs. Reinstating verandahs, and removing intrusivechanges is encouraged, particularly where there is physical and/ orhistoric evidence.(6) Materials, finishes and colours(a) Objectives‣ Encourage materials, finishes and colours that are suitable to the periodof the building.(b) Controls‣ Select materials to be compatible, but not necessarily matching thematerials of the building. The materials should complement the periodand style of the heritage item.‣ Colour schemes are to reflect the period and detail of the property.‣ Painting or rendering face brick is generally not supported.(7) Adaptive reuse of heritage itemsAdaptive reuse of heritagebuildings can provide thenecessary viability for thecontinued use and maintenance ofheritagebuildings.Accommodating the new useshould involve minimal change tosignificant fabric in order to protectheritage significance.Elements or artefacts from theoriginal use (where present) maybe required to be retained toassist interpretation. For example,retaining machinery in situ and thelike.(a) Objectives‣ Encourage heritage items to be used for purposes appropriate to theirheritage significance.Part I – Other Considerations – Heritage I.13